At the request of the city of Houston, the Brays Oaks Management District is developing a master plan for the property the city bought from Shell adjacent to the Willow Waterhole Greenspace. A portion of the property will be the home of the Levitt Pavilion Houston, a community performing arts venue. The design team preparing [...]
Along the 9300 block of West Bellfort, the Raindrop Turkish Center and the Istanbul Conference Center combine to provide a treasure to all Brays Oaks Management District residents and well beyond. While the curriculum for the private school on site includes lessons in the Turkish language, in the same building as a mosque and a [...]
Visit us at Braeburn Glen Park on January 26! On Wednesday, January 26, Houston Parks Board will be at Braeburn Glen Park, 9510 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77074, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to gather community input on future improvements to the park. An interpreter will be present to provide Spanish interpretation. If you cannot attend, click [...]
Complete Communities University 2022 Winter Session Application The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents to apply for enrollment in the Complete Community University (CCU) online leadership training course. The winter session will run eight-weeks, March 2 to April 20, 2022. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., via Microsoft Teams. The [...]
Pfizer vaccine for adults and children ages 5-11 | Pfizer booster shots available with CDC card and 6 months after 2nd shot | PCR/RT-Rapid testing (nasal)
Dear Neighbor, As I mentioned in my last e-mail to you, many of our neighbors in TX-07 have contacted me with questions and concerns about the Omicron variant, and how we meet the challenges it presents. This Tuesday, January 25, at 6:00PM, I will host a virtual Community Conversation on the Omicron [...]
This is a great opportunity to connect with buyers (large businesses, colleges & universities, federal/state/local agencies) to meet procurement representatives and discuss contracting opportunities. Details also available at this link: 3rd Annual Houston Business Matchmaker - March 4th!
The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing during the week of January 17, 2022. More than 20 sites offering vaccinations and more than 30 testing sites are on the schedule for the week. Vaccination and testing at health department-affiliated sites does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance. Site locations, [...]
The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge January 17, 2022 On January 17th, we celebrate the vision of a man who changed the world. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a warrior for the civil rights of African Americans and all disadvantaged communities in this nation – for the right to [...]
The 44th Original MLK Day Parade and Festival The City of Houston and The Black Heritage Society honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with a parade led by this year's Grand Marshall, Vanessa Wyche, Johnson Space Center Director. When: Monday, January 17th, 10:00am Where: Hermann Square Park, 900 Smith St. Houston's Hobby Airport [...]
